A nurse in a pediatric clinic is caring for a client who is postpartum and asks the nurse what to do when her newborn cries persistently. Which of the following strategies are appropriate for the nurse to teach the new mother about her infant?

Allow the newborn to continue crying.

Keep the newborn in the center of a large crib.

Carry the newborn evert time he/she cries.

Swaddle the newborn in a receiving blanket.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Allowing the newborn to continue crying without attempting to soothe the baby is not an appropriate strategy for responsive parenting.
B.   Keeping the newborn in the center of a large crib without attending to the baby's needs is not responsive caregiving.
C. Carrying the newborn every time he/she cries may not be practical or necessary, and it's important to encourage safe sleep practices.
D.   Swaddling the newborn in a receiving blanket can provide comfort and a sense of security, promoting sleep and reducing crying.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Prolactin remains elevated in the immediate postpartum period of breastfeeding women to stimulate milk production.
B. Progesterone levels decrease rapidly after childbirth.
C. Estrogen levels decrease in the postpartum period, particularly during breastfeeding.
D. Human Placental Lactogen (HPL) levels decrease after childbirth.

A. “I can store my breast milk in the freezer for 3 months.” B. “I can store my breast milk in the refrigerator for 3 months.” C. “I can store my breast milk in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.” D. “I can store my breast milk at room temperature for 4 hours.”

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Breast milk can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
B. Storing breast milk in the refrigerator for 3 months is an incorrect statement because breast milk can only be stored in the refrigerator for up to 8 days, not 3 months.
C. Storing breast milk in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days is a correct statement.
D. Storing breast milk at room temperature for 4 hours is a correct statement.

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A nurse in a pediatric clinic is caring for a client who is postpartum and asks the nurse what to do when her newborn cries persistently. Which of the following strategies are appropriate for the nurse to teach the new mother about her infant?

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